@Willowy: She just confirmed that Inara was dying (when asked by a fan). There were not details given--nor did anyone really ask. I think everyone was in shock, quite frankly, and didn't want to take over the Stargate panel with Firefly stuff. ;)

Having heard this with my own two ears (at D*C), I can tell you that I'm STILL in shock. And, very saddened over the news. I know we don't *have* Firefly Season 2, but, that lovely hope of characters continuing is always there for well-written stories.